HB 491 -- THIRD CLASS CITIES

CO-SPONSORS:  George, Hickey

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Municipal Corporations by a vote of 11 to 0.

This bill exempts third class cities from electing a marshal if
they contract with another entity for police service.

The bill also allows third class cities to contract with either
a public or private entity for the assessment of property or the
collection of taxes.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the purpose of the bill is to
provide third class cities an additional option of providing
police services.

Testifying for the bill were Representative George; City of
Black Jack; and St. Louis County Municipal League.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Joseph Deering, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:44 am